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Russian Hackers Targeted U.S. Nuclear Scientists

A Russian hacking team known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States this past summer, according to internet records reviewed by Reuters and five cybersecurity experts. Between August and September, as President Vladimir Putin indicated …

U.S. Official Sees More Aggressive Cybersecurity Threats From Russia, China etc.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said the US has observed growing cybersecurity threats both at home and throughout Asia, and is warning against activity coming from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. “Malicious activity from the PRC is a …

‘Financial Hacking’ Plagues DeFi in Latest Setback for Crypto

Decentralized finance, the once red-hot slice of the crypto universe that was at the center of this year’s collapse of the digital-asset world, is facing a rapidly increasing new challenge: financial hacking. After being plagued for years by hackers seeking …

Hackers Targeting Tech Supply Chains Spur Security Startup Boom

Cyberattacks on the digital supply chain have become increasingly common, as hackers seek out weak links among makers of computer code and equipment to breach organizations that depend on the technologies. In 2020, for example, hackers suspected of working for …

New Mexico Licensing Department Subject of Cyber Attack

The New Mexico agency that oversees professional licenses for thousands of businesses across the state has been the target of a cyber attack. Officials said there was evidence of unauthorized access of the Regulation and Licensing Department and that some …

3 Iranian Citizens Charged in Broad Hacking Campaign in US

The Justice Department said Wednesday that three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with ransomware attacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a domestic violence shelter. The charges accuse the hacking …

Russian Hackers Also Focused on US and NATO Since Invasion

Russia is expanding its espionage and influence operations against Ukraine and its allies, including malicious cyber activity that requires a coordinated, robust response, Microsoft Corp said in a report published Wednesday. Russia has deployed a three-pronged strategy of coordinated military, …

Hackers Breached Some GM Accounts, Accessing Personal Data

Hackers compromised some online accounts of General Motors Co. customers in April, potentially accessing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information, according to a data breach notice filed with California regulators. In a letter to affected customers, GM said it …

Task Force: Idaho Must Shore Up Cybersecurity

Idaho needs to be better prepared to defend against inevitable cyberattacks that could harm individuals, businesses and critical infrastructure, the Governor’s Cybersecurity Task Force said in a new report. The 34-page report contains 18 major recommendations that include providing active …

‘Zero-Day’ Hacks Hit Record in 2021, Google Researchers Say

After a year dominated by high-profile ransomware attacks and supply chain compromises, researchers from Alphabet Inc.’s Google have identified another ignominious cyber milepost for 2021: a record number of “zero-day” exploits. A zero-day exploit is a previously unknown bug which …